Evolution in Science and Religion - Softcover

Millikan, R A

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1025493311 ISBN 13: 9781025493312

Publisher: Tradd Street Press, 2026

Synopsis

"Evolution in Science and Religion" is a profound exploration of the intersection between scientific discovery and spiritual belief, authored by the Nobel Prize-winning physicist Robert A. Millikan. This work examines the historical development of scientific thought-particularly the shift from the rigid mechanics of the nineteenth century to the revolutionary insights of modern physics-and its implications for religious faith.

Millikan argues that science and religion are not mutually exclusive but are instead complementary pursuits of truth. He traces the evolution of scientific concepts, showing how humility and open-mindedness in the face of new data are essential to both the scientist and the theologian. By addressing the perceived conflicts between evolutionary theory and traditional doctrines, Millikan seeks to provide a framework for a modern, rational spirituality that embraces the wonders of the natural world as revealed through physical laws.

This volume remains a significant historical document in the dialogue between faith and reason, offering a unique perspective on how one of the twentieth century's most influential scientific minds reconciled the demands of empirical evidence with the progress of human values.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025493311
• ISBN 13: 9781025493312
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104